Making a Boyne Currach / Coracle

In this video, Tom Delaney and I build a Boyne coracle.

The Boyne coracle is a traditional Irish water going craft made from woven willow or hazel rods and covered with a waterproof layer of animal hide or canvas. It has a circular shape and is designed to be propelled using a single paddle or a pair of oars. The Boyne coracle is named after the River Boyne in Ireland where it was commonly used by fishermen and ferrymen in the past. Today, the use of coracles is mostly limited to recreational activities, such as fishing and river paddling. The Boyne coracle is considered an important part of Ireland's cultural heritage and is often featured in traditional folk songs and stories.

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Big thanks to Joe Hogan for his guidance, without his help this would have been a far greater challenge. https://www.joehoganbaskets.com/

Also thank you to Lucy O'Hagan, for her advice with the raw cowhide. https://www.wildawake.ie/

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